Bridge Chest Opener

Lie on your back with knees bent, lift your hips into a bridge, interlace your hands beneath you on the floor, and roll your shoulders under to open the chest.

3 x 30s holdAdvancedLyingNo equipment

How to do the Bridge Chest Opener

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent.
  2. Lift your hips into a bridge.
  3. Interlace your hands beneath you on the floor.
  4. And roll your shoulders under to open the chest.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Chest, Hips, Lower Back.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis, Lower Back Pain.

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